A Guide To North Vancouver Municipality And Living There
The North Vancouver municipality serves and manages the city’s infrastructure and welfare. It made up of elected board members who ensure the city remain efficient and safe. The North Vancouver municipality is perhaps the reason the city ranks as a top international destination.
Real Estate
Real estate in North Vancouver is characterized by hundreds of property listings. The real estate industry serves and caters for everyone and any budget. Condos, apartments, houses to rent and houses to buy are all listed. It is one of the largest and fastest growing sectors of North Vancouver, and is attracting investors from all over. In 2009, the city was rated among the best places to live in.
Accommodation
Finding suitable and affordable housing in North Vancouver is not difficult, although you’ll need to do some research on the best accommodation. Whether you are looking to rent or buy a house, apartment or condo, Vancouver has a plethora of furnished and unfurnished options. Different accommodations come with their attributes: some within vicinity to outdoor activities, and some in secluded, quiet areas.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle in North Vancouver is depicted by different activities. The city encourages healthy and active lifestyles, and supports recreation pursuits for all residents. The North Vancouver recreation and culture commission oversees the delivery of several outdoor and indoor activities suitable for all ages, abilities and interests.
Weather conditions in North Vancouver vary and allows for different activities such as; snowboarding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The city is a blend of diverse cultures originating from England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany and Asia. As a resident or visitor you’ll get the opportunity to immerse yourself in these distinct cultures and ethnicities; you can also try out different indigenous meals in any of the many restaurants.
Villages in North Vancouver
Villages like deep cove and Lynn Valley are common references in books, websites and the locals when they talk of the north shore. These two are village-like areas within the city, but not large enough to be called districts.
Deep Cove
Nestled at the foot of Mount Seymour and next to the Indian Arm, it is a great place to relax and sightsee. Can be extremely busy on summer weekends, but has several restaurants, shops, hiking spots, parks and canoe rentals to keep you occupied. You can also get a snack from the many takeaway outlets, lie on the grass and watch different activities unfold around you. Deep Cove can be reached by taking the exit on Dollarton highway after the second narrows bridge, and going along till the end. Buses #211 or #212 will take you there.
Lynn valley
Situated on Lynn Valley Road, north of Hwy 1, this community has restaurants, shops and two parks with swimming and hiking facilities. It boasts a new plaza and library designed to provide a common meeting place for the community. You can commute there by taking exit 19 on Hwy 1 or buses #228, #210, #255 or #229.
Doing business
Whether you are looking to invest in a business or starting a new one, North Vancouver offers some of the greatest opportunities in North America with no need to commute. According to a 2013 KPMG report on competitive alternatives, Vancouver ranked 5th with an index score of 87.0, falling marginally behind the likes of Frankfurt, London, Paris and Tokyo. Canada enjoys AAA credit rating, making it one of the best places to do business. A sound financial system that is noted by low interest rates, competitiveness and stability make it a top investment destination.
Craft beer
North Vancouver recently enjoyed the opening of its 4th craft beer brewery. If you are a craft beer lover, then you won’t be disappointed as every bar in the city sells it.
Seaspan
Seaspan delivers paramount marine solutions. The company offers deep-sea and coastal transportation, ship building, bunkering and ship repair services throughout North America. The company also offers ferry and shipyard services via other affiliate shipping companies. The ideal ferry service for the north shore.
Information Links:
http://www.nvchamber.ca
http://www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com
http://www.cnv.org
http://northvanrec.com/facilities/default.aspx
http://www.cnv.org/Your-Government/Official-Community-Plan
Commuting
Although North Vancouver has several public commuter options, most people prefer driving around. Nevertheless the city has one of the highest travel times in Canada, ranking higher than the national average. Buses, taxis and trains are popular commuting services; Seabus offers ferry services, Skytrain offers a rail service throughout Vancouver and surrounding areas, and Translink manages all transportation across the city.
New North Vancouver Live MLS Listings
North Vancouver Neighborhood
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3715 DOLLARTON Highway in North Vancouver: Roche Point Land for sale : MLS®# R2425061
3715 DOLLARTON Highway North Vancouver V7G 1A1 
$11,880,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2425061
1st waterfront 6 lots subdivision site for sale in the most desirable area in North Vancouver with luxury homes and Polygon (TH & 3 Condo building )project Cates Landing just 1 km away. Walk distance to golf course & shopping centre. Ready to submit to the city for 6 lots subdivision. Great potential in the future to zone for TH or Apartment site. Excellent property to hold on or continue the development. School catchment: Seycove Secondary&Sherwood Park Elementary. More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Prestige Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3288 BROOKRIDGE Drive in North Vancouver: Edgemont House for sale in "Edgemont Village" : MLS®# R2441827
3288 BROOKRIDGE Drive North Vancouver V7R 3A8
$9,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2441827
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,624 sq. ft.
ATTENTION BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS. This is the most desirable development opportunity in North Vancouver, located steps to Edgemont Village, this 24,722 sq/ft parcel spans 3 lots between Brookeridge & Edgemont. Currently a 0.8FSR in the official community plan the site is primed for duplex / multifamily with underground parking. Build out very unique and sought-after downsize or upsize options for the wide spread demographic profile seeking affordable new construction in Edgemont Village. Plans have been vetted and could be available. Help shape change within one of the hottest neighbourhood on the North Shore. This site has gone through significant development towards re-zone and is ready for the final push. *** DO NOT WALK THE LOT WITHOUT AN APPT *** More detailsListed by Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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705 175 VICTORY SHIP Way in North Vancouver: Lower Lonsdale Condo for sale in "CASCADE AT THE PIER" : MLS®# R2473857
705 175 VICTORY SHIP Way North Vancouver V7L 0G1
$5,680,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2473857
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,046 sq. ft.
A magnificent luxury condo siting on the harbour of North Vancouver has the best waterfront and panorama view of the Downtown Vancouver. Super convenient access to transit, grocery, restaurants and minutes drive to Capilano Suspension Bridge and famous Grouse Mountain. The property features three ensuite bedrooms and an extra room can be used as a forth bedroom. Interior space is over 3000 sqft, equipped with Bosch appliances and high quality materials. You can enjoy an unobstructed ocean view anywhere in your living and dining room, also a prefect angle to enjoy the city landscape of Downtown Vancouver during the night. This is the high-end property with million dollar view. The value is excessive. More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Vantage Realty - Aedis Realty
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790 BAYCREST Drive in North Vancouver: Dollarton House for sale : MLS®# R2453781
790 BAYCREST Drive North Vancouver V7G 1N8
$5,498,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2453781
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 8,716 sq. ft.
Situated in Deep Cove w/ amazing views of nature, wake up & enjoy a cup of coffee w/ beautiful water + mountain views or walk down to the water. Sitting on 15,000sqt lot, this over 8,700sqft home features 7 beds, 8 baths, 2,000sqft of decks, kitchen, wok kitchen, recreational room & hot tub. Metal roof, pool & sauna built by Georgie Award winner. Truly a unique home- open concept design w/ smart technology, spray foam insulation, Miele and Wolf appliances, security cameras, power gate w/ heated driveway, electrical car charger in garage and much more! Enjoy a beautiful Gazebo and accessory building. Bombproof w/ an earthquake shelter. Located close to Panorama Park, Deep Cove Village and Deep Cove Kayak Centre. Come see your dream home! Sqft of home taken from BC Assessment. More detailsListed by Behroyan & Associates Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
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655 BEACHVIEW Drive in North Vancouver: Dollarton House for sale : MLS®# R2494101
655 BEACHVIEW Drive North Vancouver V7G 1P8
$4,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2494101
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,814 sq. ft.
Semi-waterfront custom dream home on prestigious Beachview Drive, finalist for 6 National & International awards, designed & built by Vancouver Development; Offering 4800 sq.ft of open concept luxury living, 4 en-suited bdrms w/ indoor/outdoor lifestyle capturing amazing energy through nature, skylights & european floor to ceiling windows overlooking panoramic water views. Its steel & concrete structure allows multifunctional open layout w/ unique features such as beautiful glass spiral staircase, rock retaining walls w/ waterfall, exotic hand made Entry door & Driveway, hardwood floors, Miele app & one of a kind Kitchen/Wok, radiant, aircond, smart sys, Dumbwaiter, Media & Rec Rms. Across Beach access, minutes to parks, schools, Ski resort, hiking trails, Gulf courses & Deep cove Village More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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5199 CLIFFRIDGE Avenue in North Vancouver: Canyon Heights NV House for sale : MLS®# R2456299
5199 CLIFFRIDGE Avenue North Vancouver V7R 3V2
$4,970,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2456299
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,553 sq. ft.
Massive 8 bedroom 8 bathroom 5,553 SQFT mansion on a great 9,450 SQFT flat rectangular lot. It boasts modern style architecture with latest SMART HOME technology which can all be controlled through an iPad: alarm security system, outside camera, Videophones, heating system, garage door opener, sound system, back up generator, …. It is equipped with 13-zone radiant heating system as well as central air-conditioning. Cleveland Park is located right at your backyard, which by itself is equipped with automatic irrigation system. Close to Delbrook community rec-center plus Edgemont village shopping convenience. One of the province’s best public schools, Hansworth, is only 5 minutes away. More detailsListed by Royalty Group Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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5181 MADEIRA Court in North Vancouver: Canyon Heights NV House for sale : MLS®# R2479515
5181 MADEIRA Court North Vancouver V7R 3K7
$4,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2479515
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,035 sq. ft.
Brand new smart home with panoramic views of the ocean, downtown, Lionsgate and the Stanley park. Beautifully finished custom built on 3 levels offering 5035 sqf of living space set on a 8428 sqf lot. fully finished lower level for extended family or a mortgage helper. The master bedroom and two other rooms with large windows are facing the ocean. All rooms have en suite bathrooms. The ground level basement is a full size rec room/bar and media room for entertainment. A one bedroom legal suite is also on the ground level basement with separate entrance. Canyon Height Elementary school and Handsworth secondary school nearby. More detailsListed by Team 3000 Realty Ltd. and Coldwell Banker Prestige Realty - Aedis Realty
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4113 GRACE Crescent in North Vancouver: Canyon Heights NV House for sale : MLS®# R2448850
4113 GRACE Crescent North Vancouver V7R 4A2
$4,498,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2448850
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,429 sq. ft.
Welcome to 4113 Grace Cres, where youthful spirit meets SOPHISTICATION> THIS WORLD CLASS ART PIECE is injected with innovation and sustainable design, combining drama, functionality and tranquillity to achieve an URBAN OASIS. AWARD WINNING MARBLE CONSTRUCTION have created this exquisite over 5400 square foot MODERN living space over 3 levels in EDGEMONT VILLAGE. Set on a 8050 square foot lot, it's a MODERN ORGANIC MINIMALISM sense with the warmth of a home one desires to return to every day. STUNNING OPEN CONCEPT GREAT ROOM, 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, wine room dry sauna and incredible media room. Extra Kitchen on the main floor, great office space and an entertainers dream from the main floor eclipse doors to your outside is STUNNING! See for yourself! https://vimeo.com/398417527 More detailsListed by Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd. and Sincere Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
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4011 LIONS Avenue in North Vancouver: Forest Hills NV House for sale in "Forest Hills" : MLS®# R2490525
4011 LIONS Avenue North Vancouver V7R 3S2
$4,495,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2490525
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,504 sq. ft.
Have you ever seen this magnificent house? Welcome to 4011 Lions Avenue, North Vancouver. This home is located on one of the most desirable streets in town. An absolutely stunning, 4500 SQ FT home, on a 27,500 SQ FT lot with 4 perfectly sized bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms. This captivating property is situated right at the end of a quiet cul de sac, moments away from Upper MacKay Creek Park. A beautifully spacious home, full of natural light, high ceilings, natural stone finishes, all surrounded by nature. Gaggenau appliance package, Lutron Smart House installed throughout the home. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Masters Realty and Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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958 DEVON Road in North Vancouver: Forest Hills NV House for sale : MLS®# R2468226
958 DEVON Road North Vancouver V7R 1V7
$4,388,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2468226
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,937 sq. ft.
Welcome to 958 Devon Road, where creativity& design are combined to truly present this STUNNING CONTEMPORARY art piece. In the centre of Edgemont Village, walking distance to all the schools and trails, Marble Construction has created this 5000 square foot home with every attention to detail.The entrance & main level floor plan is perfectly laid out in a GREAT ROOM concept where you will use every inch of the space in your every day living.The flow from the kitchen to the dinning to the living room is perfect! 5 Bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, stunning open concept to outdoor living, on a street that is quite with stunning views of the North Shore Mountains.Downstairs entertaining is over the top designed with bar and theatre area.Want to be impressed, come have a look!This is North Shore Living! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. and Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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